Dear Sister and Brother in Christ,
My hope and prayers that you are safe and well. As you know, last October, we began the task of replacing our 30-year-old air conditioning system. I wanted to take a few minutes to give you an update on the project.
First, the job should be completed on time, or at the end of January. I want to thank you for your patience in dealing with construction site issues.
In my letter on November 10th, I shared with you that the total cost of the project is $725 thousand dollars. Because of what we already had in savings, our financial need was to either raise or borrow $350 thousand dollars.
I am very happy to tell you that, because of the generosity of so many, we have raised all but $50 thousand dollars! This was accomplished because you heard and understood the financial need and then kindly contributed to the project fund. I am so very thankful to each of you who have donated to this need!
I want you to know that I feel the same way today as I did then, I would rather NOT borrow any money from the Archdiocese if we don’t have to. And with only $50 thousand dollars left to raise, I truly believe that we, as a parish, can meet the goal by the end of the month.
So, I am appealing today to all of you who have not yet had an opportunity to contribute to this project. I am inviting you to prayerfully discern donating towards the last $50 thousand dollar need. I truly believe that if we have 100% participation of all parishioners, we will meet this goal by the end of the month.
During this weekend, we will take up a second collection at all Masses for the goal of raising the last $50 thousand dollars. Those of you who are watching from home are asked to either bring your donation by the church and place in the mail slot or send a donation through the mail. Be sure to write HVAC project on the check or envelope.
I am so thankful and so proud of what we have accomplished thus far as a parish!
Once again, I thank each of you for your patience throughout that last couple of months. I also want to thank those who have already contributed to the HVAC project. I am humbled by your generosity!
May God bless you all!
St. Clare, pray for us
St. Joseph, pray for us
Father Vincent-Vuong Nguyen
Pastor